Blog – Learning & Developing

We've been using Intercom in CAPP Agile Learning for well over a year now, and like we said back then, it has really improved our support and in-app communication with users. Read more

In my previous blog post Flexible cover images using intrinsic ratio I wrote about how to maintain the aspect ratio for cover images. In this follow-up I will explain how to enhance the user experience by using color placeholders for images while they are being loaded. Read more

We recently changed the way header images are displayed in CAPP Agile Learning. They used to be fixed height and were clipped at the sides depending on the screen resolution. This would hide parts of the image which got really annoying, especially when using text in the image that is being clipped. So what we needed was a way for the images to maintain their aspect ratio. Read more

By Changing the Name We Changed Our Perception Recently Defacto has decided to change its angle when looking at software-making. To us development became more than just creating a product, it became a pillar of our vision and mission; __to develop software and help organizations to develop their most valuable asset - people. The years of experience within the learning and development market allowed us to create several very successful solutions to advance businesses of any size. From 360° Feedback, to HappyHours, we have tried to interlock with our user needs and provide the best experience when tackling every day challenges.__ Read more

At Defacto, we greatly value development of our own employees. No surprise there: our motto is Developing People. However, at times it can be challenging to find the time and dedication to do exactly this: develop yourself. Read more

The internet is for everyone by everyone and you can find everything online.​ When you're using software you want to be sure that it's bug-free, easy to use and secure. This means it's extra important that your data doesn't accidentally leak onto the web. We take security very seriously and want your data to be safe on our servers. That's why we started working with Zerocopter in January 2017. This means that, as we speak, we're being hacked on a regular basis. Read more

2017 is the year Defacto turned 30 and that didn't go by unnoticed. On the 16th of June, the garden of Zuiderpark 3 was filled with co-workers, family and friends. Coupled with (local) drinks and the Defacto band the past 30 years were abundantly celebrated. Read more

Have you ever met a knowledge worker? Most of the times they are the core of your organisation. Therefore look around you, almost all of your peers are knowledge workers. It can be their eagerness and drive, or ideas, experiences and ways of interpretation that make knowledge workers an unsubstitutable asset for your organisation. Though very often CEO's forget the importance of their high potential assets. Read more

According to futurist Thomas Frey, in 14 years it'll be a big deal when students learn from robot teachers over the internet. Read more

We've been using Intercom in CAPP Agile for well over a year now, and like we said back then, it has really improved our support and in-app communication with users. Read more